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Do France passport holders need a visa to visit GR?

Q: Do I need ETIAS to travel from France to Greece?

No. ETIAS applies only to visa-exempt non-EU nationals (such as US, UK, Canadian, or Australian citizens). EU citizens, including French nationals, will never need ETIAS.

Q: Can I use my French national ID card instead of a passport?

Yes. A valid French national identity card (carte nationale d'identite) is accepted for entry into Greece, just like a passport.

Q: Does the Schengen 90/180-day rule limit my stay in Greece?

No. The 90-days-in-180 short-stay limit applies to non-EU visitors. As an EU citizen you can stay in Greece with no time limit.

Q: What if I want to stay in Greece for more than three months?

You may stay as long as you wish, but if you settle for more than three months you should register your residence with the local Greek authorities to receive a registration certificate. This is a simple administrative step, not a visa.

Q: Is there any fee to enter Greece as a French citizen?

No. There is no visa fee, no ETIAS fee, and no entry fee for EU citizens travelling to Greece.

No visa is required. As an EU citizen, a French passport (or national ID card) holder enjoys freedom of movement and can travel, stay, work, and live in Greece without any visa, ETIAS, or time limit. France and Greece are both member states of the European Union and the Schengen Area. Under the EU principle of freedom of movement, French citizens may enter Greece with only a valid French passport or national identity card. No visa is needed, the Schengen 90/180-day short-stay limit does not apply to EU citizens, and there is no maximum length of stay. ETIAS, the upcoming European travel authorisation, applies only to visa-exempt non-EU nationals and will never be required of French citizens. The only practical requirement is carrying a valid travel document (passport or EU national ID card). Travellers who intend to reside in Greece for more than three months are simply asked to register with local authorities, but no entry visa or permit is involved.

VISA-FREETOURISMUNLIMITEDLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

No visa - EU freedom of movement

Maximum stay

Unlimited (90/180 rule does not apply to EU citizens)

per entry

Entries

Unlimited

from issue date

Visa fee

0 EUR

consular fee only

Processing time

None - no application required

standard track

Validity

Tied to validity of passport / national ID card

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your nationality status

As a holder of an ordinary French passport you are an EU citizen with the right of free movement throughout the EU and Schengen Area, including Greece.

· EU citizen· No visa

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Carry a valid travel document

Travel with a valid French passport or a valid French national identity card (carte nationale d'identite). Either is accepted for entry into Greece.

· Passport or ID card

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Book travel freely

No visa, ETIAS, or entry authorisation is required. Greece is in the Schengen Area, so flights from France are treated as internal Schengen travel with minimal border formalities.

· No ETIAS needed

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Enter Greece

Present your passport or ID card at the border if asked. EU citizens pass through dedicated EU/EEA lanes and face only limited identity checks.

· EU/EEA lane

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Stay as long as you wish

There is no 90-day cap for EU citizens. You may stay short-term as a tourist with no time limit.

· No time limit

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If you intend to live in Greece for more than three months, register your residence with the local police/municipal authorities to obtain a registration certificate. This is not a visa.

· Residence registration

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

9 items

Personalized checklist

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Valid French passport OR French national identity card

required

Document valid for the duration of your trip

required

Return or onward travel booking (recommended, not mandatory for EU citizens)

recommended

Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or address)

recommended

European Health Insurance Card (EHIC/CEAM) for healthcare access

recommended

Travel or health insurance

optional

Sufficient funds for your stay

optional

No visa application

not-required

No ETIAS authorisation

not-required

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Visa fee0 EURNo visa required for EU citizens

ETIAS fee0 EURETIAS does not apply to EU/French citizens

Entry/border fee0 EURNo entry fee for EU citizens

Total estimate0 — 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

No application required

Immediate / not applicable

As an EU citizen you travel on your passport or ID card with no prior authorisation, application, or processing time.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

EU freedom of movement

France and Greece are both EU member states, granting French citizens the unconditional right to enter and reside in Greece.

High

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Both countries are in the Schengen Area

Greece and France are full Schengen members, so travel between them involves only minimal internal border checks.

High

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ETIAS exemption

The upcoming ETIAS travel authorisation applies only to visa-exempt non-EU nationals, never to EU citizens such as the French.

Medium

/04

No short-stay 90/180 limit

The Schengen 90-days-in-180 rule applies to non-EU visitors, not to EU citizens, who may stay indefinitely.

Medium

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

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Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

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Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

France to Greece route verified

Confirmed visa-free status via European Commission Schengen sources; both France and Greece are EU/Schengen members and French citizens need no visa or ETIAS.

/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Does a French citizen need a visa to visit Greece?—

No. France and Greece are both EU and Schengen members, so French citizens travel visa-free under EU freedom of movement and need only a valid passport or national ID card.

Do I need ETIAS to travel from France to Greece?+

Can I use my French national ID card instead of a passport?+

Does the Schengen 90/180-day rule limit my stay in Greece?+

What if I want to stay in Greece for more than three months?+

Is there any fee to enter Greece as a French citizen?+

/11 — Passport tools